Can you recommend a good accel BSN nursing program in California?

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Hi,

I will have my BA soon in a non science major (end of 08). I decide Nursing is going to be my career. I think I have to take some more science classes to meet the pre reqs since I didn't take those yet. Probably in the Spring of 09 I will take the rest of the pre reqs to meet the requirement. My question is: I want to start the accel nursing program in the Fall of 09...is this do-able? Do you know of any schools that I can apply to in January 09 that will accept students with pre-reqs in progress? This is a career change for me and I am not getting any younger..I just want to be done with Nursing school so I can start working...lol....If you have gone this path please share your ideas. Much appreciated...:confused:

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Specializes in Critical care, tele, Medical-Surgical.

Mount Saint Mary's in Los Angeles.

The students and graduates are great nurses.

Not to say it is the only good accelerated program.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms.shtml#bsn

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check out allnursingschools.com & from there you can check each school's individual website regarding whether or not they take students with pre-reqs in progress. good luck! :)

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Cal State LA has an Entry Level Master's degree program for non nursing degree individuals. www.calstatela.edu One of the best in the nation, according to US News and World Report: http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/ppa/newsrel/usnews07-nursing.htm

Okay, I may be biased because I attend:D.

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Specializes in Telemetry, Observation, Rehab, Med-Surg.

The University of Oklahoma has programs in San Diego and Glendale.

http://www.ounursing.com

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Samuel Merritt has a one year accelerated BSN program. they have the program at San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo and Sacramento. THere are about 9 pre-reqs. The best thing to do is look on their website. www.samuelmerritt.edu Not sure how many pre-reqs you have done, but I guess if you took 4 or 5 classes per semester it is doable and they do take apps with classes in progress

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Specializes in Home Health, Internal med. Urgent Care.

I went through the accelerated program at Mt St Mary's college in Los Angeles to get my BSN. It cost a lot but WELL worth it. I started there when I was 30 and did fine. (this was in 1990)Finished in 1 1/2 years. They had some classes one could take as independent study or test out on if you feel you can. I had been a Psych Tech before I became an RN so I took the final exam for abnormal psychology and passed it. Check it out....;)

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

what constitutes an accelerated BSN program? The class behind me all and all those to follow changed to a 5 semester program (not including pre-reqs) and they start a new class every semester; minus summer

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Specializes in Home Health, Internal med. Urgent Care.

I'm not really sure of the definition of accelerated is, but being able to take a couple independent study classes while in classes that is physically attended sure sped the process up. I'm not sure if other private colleges do this but was a good plan to me:yeah:

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Specializes in Adult Stem Cell/Oncology.
Mount Saint Mary's in Los Angeles.

The students and graduates are great nurses.

Not to say it is the only good accelerated program.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms.shtml#bsn

That's good to hear! That's one of the schools I will be applying to! ......and hopefully I will get in!

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Hi HapiYoga,

National University in San Diego is an accelerated BSN program...the program is about 23 months. The cost is roughly $50k and there isn't a ginormous wait list. You need to take a test to get in and write a 3-4 paper about why you want to be a nurse...GPA plays a factor in admission and reference letters, community leadership, etc. It's a great option in SD. Hope this helps:heartbeat

~Erin~

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I went through the accelerated program at Mt St Mary's college in Los Angeles to get my BSN. It cost a lot but WELL worth it. I started there when I was 30 and did fine. (this was in 1990)Finished in 1 1/2 years. They had some classes one could take as independent study or test out on if you feel you can. I had been a Psych Tech before I became an RN so I took the final exam for abnormal psychology and passed it. Check it out....;)

hi, i plan to apply in the acc bsn of st. mary's, i'm quite confused about the reference letter. does it follow any format, like does the recommender have to answer any questions?

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